It’s inherently human to strive to solve creative challenges. The discomfort, fear, irritation and “not knowing” energy drives you to find answers to what you see as “problems.” But what if those "problems" are the key to you understanding yourself on a deeper level, as well as the key to unlocking the creative gifts hiding on the other side? In other words, what if they aren’t problems at all, but opportunities to expand into deeper emotional … [Read more...]
View Creative Challenges as Opportunities to Find Intuitive Solutions and Healing
November 21, 2016 By 2 Comments
Give Wings to What Needs to Be Released or Take Flight
November 14, 2016 By Leave a Comment
As the energy of release continues with the bold, bright super moon , something even bigger is just over the horizon that's being illuminated in our hearts. You may feel it, sense it or even dream of it, as it tosses and turns in waves within, waiting to be seen or noticed. Or you may realize something is simply so uncomfortable that it must go, whatever the cost. Welcome to the precipice of death and rebirth; the edge of intuition and reason. The … [Read more...]
Wisdom of the Leaves and Flowing with Change
October 24, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Hi there creative souls! I'm heading out to visit family for a week on the east coast. I'm looking forward to the seeing the beautiful, colorful leaves and embracing a change of pace away from the computer as I catch up with friends and loved ones. My travel plans will keep me from crafting blog posts for a few weeks, but I'm looking forward to a technology break and the chance to explore new creative insights I can share with all of you soon. Go … [Read more...]
Embrace Unpredictable Energy to Create Something New
October 17, 2016 By 2 Comments
Embracing unpredictable energy feels invigorating and terrifying all at the same time. The uncomfortable mesh of sensations is a rush that can knock your root chakra off it’s axis, leaving you feeling ungrounded and out of sorts. As a result you may feel unsure about, well, pretty much everything - including how to process it all. Little out-of-the-blue synchronicities or big sudden changes can have the same physical, emotional and spiritual impact, sending the mind into … [Read more...]
To Improve Creative Output, Go Inward
October 10, 2016 By 1 Comment
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase improve creative output? A spark of prolific creative ideas and hours of non-stop writing? A clear vision of the strides you are making on a business or passion project? Good progress on a life goal or building healthy habits? Or something else entirely? Clearly knowing what creative output means to you and why it’s valuable sets the stage for how you can open up to more, and increase your energy as a creative … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Flip the Script on Limitation and Turn it into Inspiration
October 3, 2016 By 1 Comment
It’s no secret that seeing a limitation in life is sometimes easier than seeing what’s possible. When old mental patterns team up with ego and fear, the power of what you want can seem too far away and impossible to reach. However, limitations like a health challenge, lost opportunity, broken relationship or difficulty in reaching a certain level of achievement are all common human experiences. The personal stories created as part of the journey to overcome what’s … [Read more...]
Honor the Change in Seasons by Reviewing Commitments, Then Redirect Creative Energy
September 19, 2016 By 1 Comment
It’s easy to commit creative energy to something you believe is worthwhile. It’s not as easy to redirect creative energy between ongoing commitments, self-care and unfinished passion projects. The middle ground between these two aspects is where you really feel the squeeze of unmet personal expectations around what you love to do, mixed up with the stress of deadlines and drudgery of plugging away. This sometimes challenging, unstable energy can push projects to the … [Read more...]
Are You Present in Your Creative Process, or Creating in Default Mode?
September 12, 2016 By 1 Comment
No matter how well your inner creative process runs, it hits a point when efforts feel more like a “default action” rather than a well-oiled, inspired creative act. We all operate with certain “default settings” in tow. These settings are created by coping patterns and learned behaviors, combined with the level of freedom you feel to create from an honest, inspired place. It’s not always easy to spot these auto-responders until they are called into play. Over … [Read more...]
Expressing Gratitude is Part of Honoring Hard Work
September 5, 2016 By 1 Comment
The energy and effort that goes into creativity and self-growth is equally important to the gratitude you voice for yourself and others along the way. When you take a few deep breaths and a mindful pause in deep gratitude, you: Recenter within the positive energy of what you've accomplished Gain clarity around how you feel about what you've created Understand where intuition is guiding you next, and follow it with ease A moment of stillness also … [Read more...]
Are you a Creative Dabbler? Why it’s Not a Dirty Word
August 29, 2016 By Leave a Comment
The term creative dabbler sounds a bit slippery. Almost like an anti-definition or non-committal “yes” hanging out in the ether as a potential rather than an action. The idea of being defined as a creative dabbler can also elicit strong emotional reactions within people who see it as a put down or reminder that certain talents are still only living possibilities. In the most general sense, a dabbler is someone who tries lots of things. Sometimes interests and … [Read more...]